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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.56, 14,042.94 and 5,700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.56, 14,042.94 and 5,700.26 is: 7,865.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.56 : 14,042.94 = 5,700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.56/14,042.94 = 5,700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.56x = 14,042.94 × 5,700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.56x = 80,048,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,048,409.16/10,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.96

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